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1961 Lincoln Continental Rare Paint & Int Codes, Movie Car In Time 62 63 64 Trim on 2040-cars

Year:1961 Mileage:20000 Color: Black /
  BLACK/WHITE
Location:

Garden Grove, California, United States

Garden Grove, California, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:430
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1Y82H403321
Year: 1961
Interior Color: BLACK/WHITE
Make: Lincoln
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Continental
Trim: black/white
Drive Type: auto
Mileage: 20,000
Sub Model: NO RESERVE
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Black

1961 Lincoln

Up for auction is a beautiful example of the first year Lincoln ever made with the infamous suicide doors. This is a matching number's car with the original engine, trans, and correct paint & interior colors. It has been owned by one other family here in SoCal besides myself and always stored indoors. Less than 3% of all Lincolns built from 1961-1965 were factory black cars and this is one of them (Paint code-A Presidential Black and interior code-20 black/white cloth & leather upholstery). Absolutely zero rust issues anywhere and all original body panels throughout. California car since the early 60's with original Black plates. I have a ton of paperwork and maintenance records including an original assembly manual for the car. The previous owner was maticulous about the maintenance on this Lincoln and kept notes of all the work done to it over the years. Everything works as it should including ICE-Cold A/C, all electrical components, dash guages, wipers, all 4 power windows (new motors just installed), power seat, power door locks, interior lights, cigarette lighter, exterior lights, trunk light, turn signals, ect.. The factory AM radio is the only thing that needs attention, it works but needs new speakers.

The original 430 engine and automatic trans were pulled out back in 2005 and completely rebuilt. The powertrain now has about 20k weekend miles since the rebuild. Starts right up on first key turn and shifts very smooth into all 3 gears. Everything on the rebuild is stock except for an upgraded electric fuel pump that was recently installed and it has also been converted from a stock generator to a new style alternator. I also just had the carburator professionally rebuilt last week. The differential was pulled out and overhauled about 6 months ago as well. Cruises at 80mph on the highway without hesitation and has excellent power for such a large car. Power brakes and power steering work perfect and the car drives with great ease around town.

All the chrome trim is original to the car and in excellent shape. Nothing has been re-chromed, it's just been polished over the years and taken good care of. The interior is nice and clean and the headliner and carpet were just replaced last month. Original glass all around in excellent shape with 5% Limo tint professionally installed. Car was repainted several years ago by previous owner and still looks good. There are some minor paint imperfections and tiny chips from average use over the years but nothing major and as you can see in the pics she still shines beautifully.

The Lincoln has one of a kind custom 20" wheels built specially for the car (they cost $2500). The wheels were made to look very streamline and even the valve stems are hidden on the inside. They fit perfect and have no rubbing issues. Brand new low profile Yokohama tires just installed with less than 1000 miles on them. I still have the original wheels and hub caps and will include them with the car if the new owner wants them.

This car turns heads and gets thumbs up wherever I take it. I often get stopped and asked if it's the car from the movie "In Time". The Lincoln Continental's built for that movie were also 61's and have the same style wheels. Here's your chance to own an iconic American Luxury sedan that will only appriciate in value as time goes on. I have a clean California title in hand ready to be transferred to the new owner.

Car is available for inspection by any serious bidder during this auction so feel free to send me a message with your phone number and I will call you to set up an appointment. As all other classic cars it is being sold in AS IS condition and there is no warranty included in this sale. Please ask questions if you are unsure of anything prior to bidding. This is a NO RESERVE listing so the car will go to the highest bidder no matter what. View my feedback and bid with confidence. Thanks for viewing my listing.

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013

The Detroit News is reporting that Ford will recall some 370,000 Crown Victoria (pictured), Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car vehicles from model years 2005 through 2011, for an issue regarding the lower intermediate steering shaft. 355,000 of the vehicles in question were sold in the US, with the other 15,000 sold in Canada.
The report indicates that corrosion of the lower intermediate steering shaft could cause a "loss of steering," presumably because of a partial or complete failure of the part. The report points out the dealers will inspect and replace the offending steering component for recalled cars, and may also secure a lower steering column bearing and replace the upper intermediate steering shaft as needed. The company is unaware of any reports of the faulty part causing any accidents or injuries.
Ford helpfully lists states in which corrosion is more likely to have taken place, mostly in the Snow Belt, as you might guess. Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia are listed.